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The Mission

To contribute to improvements in the health of populations in low- to middle-income countries by building Public Health capacity via e-learning at very low cost

Objectives

Provide Public Health education for those working in low- to middle-income countries who would otherwise not be able to access such education, via Internet based e-learning

Utilise a 'social model' of capacity building, with volunteer academic and support staff and Open Educational Resources available through the Internet, using a collaborative approach and modern Information and Communication Technology

Offer education at the 'train the trainers' benchmarked to the master's degree level, for those with prior educational and occupational experience

Provide education that meets identified competences which help with the evidence based practice of Public Health and are action oriented, to assist in tackling major health problems facing the populations in which the students work

Create an educational portfolio including Continuing Professional Development modules and awards of Certificate, Diploma and Master of Public Health

Work with the graduates of the educational programme, and other relevant partner organisations, in teaching, research, implementation of evidence based health policy and advocacy to improve the health of their populations.

About Peoples-uni

Peoples-uni, is a non-profit organisation established in 2007 to help build public health capacity in developing countries through low cost online education to health professionals.